Top-Rated Water Damage Restoration Companies in Birmingham, MI (2026)

Who is the best water damage restoration company in Birmingham?

Prime Restoration ranks first of 97 by the Compare Score, our published 100-point formula: recent work in the last 6 months (25 points), adjusted rating (22), distance to the nearest office (15), water-job proof (14), a bonus for 100 or more five-star reviews (7), owner replies (6), 24/7 service and IICRC certification stated on its own site (6), and our badge on its own website (5).

How much does water damage restoration cost in Birmingham, MI?

About $5,100 for a typical job, with most between $1,300 and $7,950. That is our Birmingham estimate from national cost guides, adjusted for local labor, home values and home age. A written quote after an inspection is the only real price.

How much does it cost to dry out a flooded basement in Birmingham?

A 600 sq ft finished basement with clean water runs about $2,350 to $2,700 to extract and dry at Birmingham labor rates. Gray water from a washer or sump overflow runs $2,600 to $4,100. Drywall, carpet and trim repairs add to that.

How much does sewage backup cleanup cost in Birmingham, MI?

Sewage is Category 3 water, the most expensive kind to clean. A 400 sq ft backup runs about $2,950 to $3,150 in Birmingham before any rebuild, because porous materials it touched come out.

Why does water damage repair cost more in Birmingham than the national average?

Labor: construction workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area earn $32 an hour on average, 5.5% against the U.S. average. Most of a restoration bill is labor. Home value: the median home in Birmingham is worth $698,300, against $231,600 for Michigan. Pricier homes have finishes that cost more to replace, so the typical and high figures move 38.6%. Home age: 70% of homes in Birmingham were built before 1980. Plaster walls and lead-safe work rules raise water and mold repairs by 8.4% here.

What does a water damage estimate in Birmingham include?

Most estimates list water extraction, drying equipment by the day, moisture readings, removal of wet drywall, carpet pad or insulation, antimicrobial treatment, and the rebuild. In Birmingham, 70% of homes were built before 1980, so ask whether the quote covers plaster walls and lead-safe work.

Does homeowners insurance pay for water damage in Birmingham, MI?

It depends on your policy and the cause. Check your declarations page for a water backup or sump overflow endorsement, and check whether the water came from inside the home or from outside flooding. Flood from rising surface water needs a separate flood policy. FEMA FloodSmart

Who do I report a sewer backup to in Birmingham?

Birmingham is not one system. Part of the city runs combined sewers through the Evergreen-Farmington system into the Birmingham RTB and Bloomfield Basin, while other parts run separated storm and sanitary sewers, so two Birmingham addresses can have completely different backup risk. Michigan law requires written notice to the government agency within 45 days of finding the damage. Citizen Portal: Oakland County water commissioner briefs Birmingham

Do I need a permit to repair water damage in Birmingham?

Birmingham's Building Department enforces city and state codes on construction, remodeling, alteration, and repair, which covers drywall, electrical, and plumbing work done after a water loss. Apply online through the city's BS&A portal or call the department at 248.530.1850; code-specific questions go to Code Enforcement at 248.530.1859. City of Birmingham, Building Department

How fast should water damage be dried out in a Birmingham home?

Within 24 to 48 hours. The EPA says wet materials dried in that window usually do not grow mold. Waiting longer is the most common reason a $5,100 job turns into a mold job too. EPA

How much does mold remediation cost in Birmingham, MI?

About $3,650 for a typical job in Birmingham, with most between $1,250 and $5,950. Price follows the square feet affected and what it grew on, not the mold color.

How much does it cost to remove mold from a basement in Birmingham?

About $1,050 to $2,650 for 100 sq ft at Birmingham labor rates. The price includes containment, removal of moldy material, HEPA cleaning and a check that the source of moisture is fixed.

Can I remove mold myself in my Birmingham home?

The EPA says a homeowner can usually handle mold under about 10 square feet. Larger areas, mold in an HVAC system, or mold after sewage water call for a professional. EPA

How much does fire and smoke damage restoration cost in Birmingham, MI?

About $23,700 for a typical job in Birmingham, with most between $3,100 and $57,300. A full structural rebuild after a large fire costs far more and is priced from the rebuild scope.

How much does smoke damage cleanup cost in Birmingham?

Smoke odor and soot cleanup alone runs about $200 to $1,135. A 1,500 sq ft home with smoke through every room runs about $6,750 to $10,300 at Birmingham labor rates. LawnStarter

How do I compare restoration quotes in Birmingham?

Birmingham has seen it before: Oakland County, including Birmingham, was one of the counties named in the federal disaster declaration for the August 2014 Michigan storms and flooding (DR-4195), the event that first exposed how little slack the Evergreen-Farmington combined system had left. Get two or three written quotes with the same scope, square feet and drying days. 97 companies serve Birmingham on this list; check a box on up to 3 and send one request to all of them. FEMA, Michigan Severe Storms, Flooding (DR-4195)

How long do I have to file a sewer backup claim in Birmingham?

45 days from when you find the damage, in writing, under Michigan Public Act 222. The claim goes to the city and must show the public sewer had a defect the city knew of and did not fix. City of Birmingham, Water & Sewer

Why does my Birmingham basement still flood after the sewer work?

The sewers were built for about two inches of rain an hour, and parts of the city still use combined sewers. The August 24, 2023 storm hit 3.62 inches an hour at one fire station, and the city says new sewers do not remove the risk of backups. C&G Newspapers

What exactly do I have to prove to win a sewer-backup claim in Birmingham?

Under MCL 691.1417, you must show the agency was the right one to sue, the sewer had a defect, the agency knew or should have known about it, the agency failed to fix it in a reasonable time, and the defect was a substantial cause of your damage. Missing any one of the five defeats the claim. Michigan Legislature, MCL 691.1417

Is every part of Birmingham on a combined sewer?

No. Only parts of the city, tied to the Evergreen-Farmington system and the Birmingham retention/treatment basin, carry stormwater and sewage in the same pipe. Other parts of town run separated sewers, so backup risk varies block to block. Citizen Portal: Oakland County water commissioner briefs Birmingham

Can I get a rebate for a rain garden or rain barrel in Birmingham?

Oakland County's RainSmart Rebates program covers Birmingham through the Clinton River and Rouge River watershed groups, paying up to $2,000 per property for rain barrels, rain gardens, and trees. The program was closed to new applications for 2026 due to demand, so check current availability first. Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, RainSmart Rebates

What permit do I need to replace drywall or wiring after a Birmingham water loss?

Contact Birmingham's Building Department at 248.530.1850. It enforces city and state codes on repair and alteration work, and permits are filed through the city's BS&A Online portal. City of Birmingham, Building Department

How many water damage restoration companies serve Birmingham?

97 companies currently qualify: each has an office in or near Birmingham (within 10 to 20 miles), or its own website states it serves Birmingham or its county.

How is this list ranked?

By the Compare Score, out of 100: recent work in the last 6 months (25 points), adjusted rating (22), distance to the nearest office (15), water-job proof (14), a bonus for 100 or more five-star reviews (7), owner replies (6), 24/7 service and IICRC certification stated on its own site (6), and our badge on its own website (5). See /methodology/ for the exact numbers.

Can a company pay to be on this list or rank higher?

No. Placement and order come only from the formula above. A company can never buy a spot or a higher rank.

What does the "Top-rated" badge mean?

The top 3 companies by the formula, if they also have a rating of at least 4.5 and at least 20 reviews. It is never sold and is recomputed every year.

How do I request a quote from more than one company?

Use the checkboxes to select up to 3 companies, then choose "Get quotes" to send one request naming all of them, or "Compare" to see their stored facts side by side.